--- name: "Patrick Fischler" canonical: "https://film.one/person/patrick-fischler" fi1m_id: "patrick-fischler" imdb_id: "nm0279209" tmdb_id: 52801 wikidata_id: "Q534915" roles: ["Actor"] born: "29 December 1969" reviewed_on_fi1m: 18 average_fi1m_score: 73 average_as: "actor" average_over: 18 updated: "2026-10-11T23:10:51.198812+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Patrick Fischler ## Identity Patrick Fischler - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/patrick-fischler - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** patrick-fischler - **IMDb ID:** nm0279209 - **TMDB ID:** 52801 - **Wikidata ID:** Q534915 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Fischler, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q534915, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279209/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52801 Actor. Born 29 December 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 29 December 1969, Los Angeles, California, USA - **Active:** 1994–present - **Also known as:** Patrick Fishler, پاتریک فیشلر - **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 18 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 75 (2), 2000s 71 (9), 2010s 80 (3), 2020s 71 (4) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 68 across 17 titles - **Score spread:** 7 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 11, Comedy 10, Thriller 6, Romance 4, Action 2, Adventure 2 - **Screen time:** 26 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,378m across 12 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Fischler, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q534915, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279209/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52801 ## Streaming the US now - **The Roku Channel:** [*American Fiction*](https://film.one/film/american-fiction.md) (73) - **Netflix:** [*Fair Play*](https://film.one/film/fair-play.md) (68) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Patrick Fischler > Patrick Fischler is worth watching for the precision he brings to peculiar supporting characters. We rate his understatement most; the risk, when the eccentricity takes over, is caricature. In David Lynch’s *Mulholland Drive* (2001), Patrick Fischler’s Dan has a monologue, and Fischler trusts understatement to hold our attention. We found him unsettling because he keeps the performance so precise, without making a display of its strangeness. It is the quality we most value in him. The part can be peculiar without the actor seeming to ask for credit for being peculiar. That approach has served a career built in supporting parts, from small film roles in the mid-1990s to recurring television work. Jimmy Barrett, the insult comic in *Mad Men* (2008), gave his edge an obvious use; in *Lost* (2009), he had an extended recurring role as Dharma Initiative member Phil. He moves readily between comedy, drama and genre work. The caution is *The Black Dahlia* (2006), where his performance drew criticism for caricature: restraint matters particularly when the character is already conspicuous. In Cord Jefferson’s *American Fiction* (2023), he plays Mandel in a sharp publishing satire led by Jeffrey Wright and his scowl. We enjoyed the comedy, though the gentler family drama never quite fits with it, and would recommend the film with that reservation. Chloe Domont’s *Fair Play* (2023), with Fischler as Robert Bynes, gives us a secret office romance damaged when the woman is promoted over her partner. Its first hour observes the couple sharply; once it settles on a villain, it becomes less interested in looking, which makes it a more qualified recommendation. As Rudolph in Jane Schoenbrun’s *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* (2026), Fischler belongs to a film we recommend more warmly. The horror romance is funny and unexpectedly tender, though the second half wanders. We would choose it for Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, who keep us interested through that uncertain stretch. For a first encounter with Fischler’s particular skill, start with Lynch and that monologue. ## Biography Patrick Fischler is an American actor. He was born on 29 December 1969 in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1992 and trained at the Circle in the Square Theatre School. He co-founded the Los Angeles theatre group Neurotic Young Urbanites. Fischler has appeared in more than sixty film and television productions. His credits include the films *Mulholland Drive* (2001), *Ghost World* (2001) and *American Fiction* (2023), in which he played Mandel. In 2023 he also played Robert Bynes in *Fair Play*. On television he has had recurring roles in series including *Mad Men*, *Lost* and *Southland*. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (18) - *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* (2026), Fi1m 80, as Rudolph — [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma.md) - *The Social Reckoning* (2026), Fi1m 64, as Robbie — [page](https://film.one/film/the-social-reckoning.md) - *American Fiction* (2023), Fi1m 73, as Mandel — [page](https://film.one/film/american-fiction.md) - *Fair Play* (2023), Fi1m 68, as Robert Bynes — [page](https://film.one/film/fair-play.md) - *Barry* (2018), Fi1m 85, as Lon O'Neil — [page](https://film.one/tv/barry.md) - *Hail, Caesar!* (2016), Fi1m 72, as Communist Writer — [page](https://film.one/film/hail-caesar.md) - *Silicon Valley* (2014), Fi1m 82, as Dr. Davis Bannercheck — [page](https://film.one/tv/silicon-valley.md) - *Southland* (2009), Fi1m 76, as Detective Kenny 'No-Gun' — [page](https://film.one/tv/southland.md) - *Mad Men* (2007), Fi1m 88, as Jimmy Barrett — [page](https://film.one/tv/mad-men.md) - *Idiocracy* (2006), Fi1m 68, as Yuppie Husband — [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md) - *The Black Dahlia* (2006), Fi1m 56, as Ellis Loew — [page](https://film.one/film/the-black-dahlia.md) - *Old School* (2003), Fi1m 60, as Michael — [page](https://film.one/film/old-school.md) - *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Stage Manager — [page](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md) - *Full Frontal* (2002), Fi1m 40, as Harvey, probably's Assistant — [page](https://film.one/film/full-frontal.md) - *Ghost World* (2001), Fi1m 84, as Masterpiece Video Clerk — [page](https://film.one/film/ghost-world.md) - *Mulholland Drive* (2001), Fi1m 92, as Dan — [page](https://film.one/film/mulholland-drive.md) - *Twister* (1996), Fi1m 64, as The Communicator — [page](https://film.one/film/twister.md) - *Speed* (1994), Fi1m 86, as Friend of Executive — [page](https://film.one/film/speed.md) ## Complete filmography (129) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *The Social Reckoning* (2026), Actor — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/the-social-reckoning.md) - *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* (2026), as Rudolph — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma.md) - *Elle* (2026), series, as Ace Bellisario - *Cape Fear* (2026), series, as Dr. Lee — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/cape-fear.md) - *Paradise* (2025), series, as Professor Henry Miller — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/paradise.md) - *NCIS: Origins* (2024), series, as SAC Cliff Wheeler - *American Fiction* (2023), as Mandel — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/american-fiction.md) - *The Mill* (2023), as Neighbor (voice) - *Fair Play* (2023), as Robert Bynes — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/fair-play.md) - *Night Shift* (2023), as Warner - *A Friend of the Family* (2022), series, as Garth Pincock - *Quantum Leap* (2022), series, as Dr. Christopher Mueller - *American Gigolo* (2022), series, as Theodore Banks - *The Lincoln Lawyer* (2022), series, as Jacob Zimmer - *NCIS: Hawaiʻi* (2021), series, as Glenn Smith - *United States of Al* (2021), series, as Clint - *The Right Stuff* (2020), series, as Bob Gilruth - *Defending Jacob* (2020), series, as Dan Rifkin - *The Standoff at Sparrow Creek* (2019), as Beckmann - *The Rookie* (2018), series, as Mr. Karga - *Bedtime Story* (2018), as Melvin - *Under the Silver Lake* (2018), as Comic Fan - *Barry* (2018), series, as Lon O'Neil — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/tv/barry.md) - *9-1-1* (2018), series, as Hollis Harcourt - *HAPPY!* (2017), series, as Smoothie - *Rules Don't Apply* (2016), as Director - *Timeless* (2016), series, as Joseph Pope - *Her Last Will* (2016), as Gill Cotton · Story, Producer - *Hail, Caesar!* (2016), as Communist Writer — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/hail-caesar.md) - *American Crime Story* (2016), series, as Sidney Blumenthal — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/american-crime-story.md) - *Billions* (2016), series, as Ern Quinn - *Rosewood* (2015), series, as Chuck Furwell - *The Diabolical* (2015), as Austin - *Fresh Off the Boat* (2015), series, as Mr. Jaffey - *Kingdom* (2014), series, as Dan - *Scorpion* (2014), series, as Kapper - *The Pact II* (2014), as FBI Agent Ballard - *Silicon Valley* (2014), series, as Dr. Davis Bannercheck — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/silicon-valley.md) - *Big Sur* (2013), as Lew Welch / Dave Wain - *Haunted Trumpet* (2013), Actor - *2 Guns* (2013), as Dr. Ken - *Maron* (2013), series, as Ted Curtis - *The Test* (2013), Actor - *Veep* (2012), series, as Ken — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md) - *Scandal* (2012), series, as Arthur 'Artie' Hornbacher - *One for the Money* (2012), as Vinnie Plum - *The Finder* (2012), series, as Jason Stefanian - *County* (2012), as Hendricks - *Grimm* (2011), series, as Billy Capra — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/grimm.md) - *Once Upon a Time* (2011), series, as Isaac Heller — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/once-upon-a-time.md) - *Red State* (2011), as Agent Hammond - *Suits* (2011), series, as Elliott Stemple - *Franklin & Bash* (2011), series, as John Stills - *Atlas Shrugged: Part I* (2011), as Paul Larkin - *Body of Proof* (2011), series, as Joey Jablonsky - *Shameless* (2011), series, as Wade Shelton — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/shameless-2011.md) - *Law & Order: LA* (2010), series, as Josh Solomon - *The Whole Truth* (2010), series, as Medical Examiner - *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Ryan Webb — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md) - *Dinner for Schmucks* (2010), as Vincenzo - *Miss Nobody* (2010), as Pierre JeJeune - *Dark Blue* (2009), series, as Ray Blake - *Southland* (2009), series, as Detective Kenny 'No-Gun' — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/southland.md) - *Castle* (2009), series, as Leo — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md) - *Lie to Me* (2009), series, as Olson - *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Gary Beinhardt — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md) - *Garden Party* (2008), as Anthony - *Finding Amanda* (2008), as Kevin - TV Executive - *The Middleman* (2008), series, as Dr. Rollin Newleaf - *The Great Buck Howard* (2008), as Michael Perry - *Live!* (2007), as Trevor - *Pushing Daisies* (2007), series, as The Waffle Nazi — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/pushing-daisies.md) - *Moonlight* (2007), series, as Alan - *Californication* (2007), series, as Gabriel — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/californication.md) - *Mad Men* (2007), series, as Jimmy Barrett — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/mad-men.md) - *Burn Notice* (2007), series, as Jimmy - *Drive* (2007), series, as Brad - *Three Days to Vegas* (2007), as Kenneth - *The Black Dahlia* (2006), as Ellis Loew — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/the-black-dahlia.md) - *Him and Us* (2006), as Dr. Parker - *Idiocracy* (2006), as Yuppie Husband — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md) - *What About Brian* (2006), series, as Schmitty - *The New Adventures of Old Christine* (2006), series, as David - *Four Kings* (2006), series, as Server Phil - *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Jack Fahey — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md) - *Bones* (2005), series, as Gil Bates — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md) - *Weeds* (2005), series, as Don — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/weeds.md) - *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), series, as Jake Steiner — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md) - *Lost* (2004), series, as Phil — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/lost.md) - *CSI: NY* (2004), series, as Brent - *Veronica Mars* (2004), series, as Russell Marchant — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md) - *The Seat Filler* (2004), as Irwin - *Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!* (2004), as Waiter - *Something's Gotta Give* (2003), as Stage Manager — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/somethings-gotta-give.md) - *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Monty Moran (1953) - *NCIS* (2003), series, as George Stenner — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Old School* (2003), as Michael — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/old-school.md) - *Birds of Prey* (2002), series, as Dr. Will Kroner - *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Vince Nolan - *Full Frontal* (2002), as Harvey · probably's Assistant — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/full-frontal.md) - *Monk* (2002), series, as Eddie - *Gilda Radner: It's Always Something* (2002), as Eugene Levy - *Off Centre* (2001), series, Actor - *According to Jim* (2001), series, as Darryl - *Star Trek: Enterprise* (2001), series, as Mercer - *Ghost World* (2001), as Masterpiece Video Clerk — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/ghost-world.md) - *Mulholland Drive* (2001), as Dan — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/mulholland-drive.md) - *My Wife and Kids* (2001), series, Actor - *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Stu — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md) - *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Mr. Lee - *Girlfriends* (2000), series, as Clark - *Angel* (1999), series, as Ted - *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Walter Sprout — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md) - *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Dr. Gene Brightman - *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Phil Brown - *The Week That Girl Died* (1998), as Ralph - *Charmed* (1998), series, as Foreman - *The Pretender* (1996), series, as Toby - *Twister* (1996), as The Communicator — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/twister.md) - *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Pepe - *ER* (1994), series, as Chamber Tech — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md) - *Swimming with Sharks* (1994), as Moe - *The Shadow* (1994), as Sailor - *Speed* (1994), as Friend of Executive — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/speed.md) - *Sister, Sister* (1994), series, as Lenny - *The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.* (1993), series, as Guard - *Love & War* (1992), series, Actor - *Twin Peaks* (1990), series, as Duncan Todd — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md) - *Knots Landing* (1979), series, as Office Worker ## Gallery - 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